Morocco:“Annasr”Marathon kicks off May 6

The race will be run on 8km by women of different associations and establishments. Prizes will be awarded to best athletes in various categories as follows; professionals (3), students (5), “Entraide Nationale” (3) and Special Olympics (10). The “Annasr” female marathon was won last year by Marya Laghirssi followed by Fatiha Benhakti and Zehra El Gourch. It is organized by the “Women, performances and values” association to sensitize the population on the importance of sports in the fight against diabetes and hypertension.